Discuss the approach of the American government in promoting support for American involvement in World War I among its citizens, and evaluate the...

The
beginning of World War I for America was the beginning of modern-day propaganda. While there has
always been some form of subterfuge and propaganda in drumming up support for these sorts of
ventures, the American "spin" system went to work efficiently and effectively during
its campaign at the beginning of World War I.

Previously, America had
remained relatively neutral, deciding to stay out of conflicts with foreign interests. That was
one of the main benefits of being so far separated geographically from the rest of the Western
worldit was very easy to remain disengaged. However, America had already entered wartime
activities in a subtle way and was making sure to show its support however it could for Britain
and its allies, with supplies and resources being ferried to the European continent
frequently.

When one of these ships, the Lusitania , was
destroyed, Americans were sent into an uproarnot because they thought they were being attacked
for wartime activities, but because...